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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.29, 8,293.16 and 3,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.29, 8,293.16 and 3,995.68 is: 5,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.29 : 8,293.16 = 3,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.29/8,293.16 = 3,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.29x = 8,293.16 × 3,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.29x = 33,136,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,793.57/6,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.43

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